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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
GENERAL NEWS.
Fremont Testifies Before
the Commission.
MEETING OF PROHIBITIONISTs.
The Odd Fellows Decide to Hold
Their Next Annual Session
at Los Angeles.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
New YORK, September 23.-"Path-
finder" Gen. John G. Fremont was a
prominent figure at to-day's meeting
of the Pacific Railroad Commission.
He had been subpenaed at his New
Jersey home, and came to testify with
reference to General Stones statement
to the Commission when it was in
Omaha.
DoDGE's TESTIMONY.
The examination of General Dodge
was resumed as to the cost of con-
structing the Union Pacific railway.
Witness said # would not have cost a
third of what it did had not the Gov
ernment desired the work quickly
done. General Grant telegraphed to
the company that the Government
would do anything to facilitate the ex-
pedition of the work. The General
thought that the road could have paid
Cno ueDU 10 Cne UOVeTuulenG ndu nOU
Congress kept interfering with the
business.
FREMONT CALLED.
General John G. Fremont next took
the stand. He said that General
Ewing and others paid $203, 900 for
the Leavenworth, Pawnee and West
ern Railroad in 1866. There was
scarcely any construction there in
1864. The General retired, receiving
about what he paid. He never had
any hand in buying votes.
EwING's STATEMENT.
At his own request General Thomas
Ewing then took the stand and made
a lengthy statement respecting his
connection with the Leavenworth
Pawnee and Western Railroad, and
especially in reference to certain con-
tracts alleged to have been made in
aid of the passage Of the first Pacific
railroad law. What contracts he had
knowledge of were made in considera-
ton Of legitimate service if there were
others, he had no knowledge of them
whatever.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
CLARK's PETITION.
AN ARIZONA TRAGEDY.
A Trader Killed by am Indian at
San Carlos.

Tucson, September pa Star spe-
cial from San Carlos says: w. B.
Horton, post trader here, was shot
and killed by an Apache scout named
Corporal John. Horton was standing
in front of the store and the Indian
stole up and shot him through the
side. The Indian attempted to es-
cape but was taken within two hours
afterwards.
Horton was from Holmes county,
Miss, and had been principal of the
Tucson public school several years.
He was Territorial Superintendent Of
Public Schools two years, and was
we'll and popularity known throughout
Arizona,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
The Chinese Riot.

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, September 23.-
The reports concerning the Chinese
fracas at Los Olivas are exaggerated.
The five Cinnamon who were arrested
for assaulting the Portuguese laborers
were brought to Los Alamos and upon
the hearing of the case this afternoon
were discharged by the Court. The
trouble was that yardmaster Holt
whipped Mongolian for a trivial Of
tense and the whole Chinese gang
revenged itself by attacking the first
white man it met.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
he committed the murder, but was
willing to die.
THE TRAP FALLS.

l
When he had ceased speaking his
arms and legs were pinioned, the
black cap slipped over his head, and
Under-Sheriff Dunn cut the cord.
The trap fell precisely at :04. The
body dropped eight feet and the knot
slipped around to the back of the
| neck, but there was not the slightest
tremor in the limbs. He died without
Il struggle, and life was pronounced
extinct in few minutes.
DISPOSITION OF THE REMAINS.
The body was lowered in twenty
minutes and removed to the morgue,
where an autopsy and inquest was
held. The physicians gave as their
opinion that the neck was broken by
the fall. The body was surrendered
to committee of the Garfield Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, by whom it was
buried.
WHY HE WAS HANGED.
The crime for which John Ker-
naghan to-day paid the death penalty
was of the most brutal character. Two
years ago he kept saloon in this city,
and as he failed to provide sufficiently
for his family, his wife and her sister,
Martha Ann Hood, were obliged to
open a fancy store. He was possessed
OF violent hatred for his sister-in-law,
and often asked his wife to
turn her from the door. This she
refused to do, and Kernaghan's
habits became so bad that finally
he provided nothing for his family and
his wife applied for letters Of sole
leadership, and in the application
she set forth that Kernaghan was an
idle and worthless man. This in
creased his hatred for his sister-in-law
and he believed it was through her
influence that his wife had applied for
the letters. He frequently made vio-
lent threats against the whole family.
THE MURDER.
On the morning OF October s, 1885,
he entered his sister-in-law's room
while she was dressing and without a
word, struck her blow in the head
with hammer. When she fell he
rained blows on her head until he was
taken away by his wife and step
daughter, who had been aroused, but
as soon as he could break loose from
them he renewed the attack on his
sister-in-law. Kernaghan was imme-
diately arrested. The woman died in
three days.
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Johnson Again Respited.

PRESCOTT, A. t., September 23.-
Governor Zulick to-day granted fur
ther respite OF thirty days to John A.
Johnson, who was sentenced to be
hung August 10Th and respited to Sep
tember 23d. The attorney promised
to have proof sufficient to commute
the sentence to imprisonment for life.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
A Lady Pedestrian. .

SACRAMENTO, September 23.-One of
the largest crowds ever seen on the
race course this morning, witnessed
he ladies' pedestrian tournament.
he exhibition of racing was very
ne, especially 1the hurdle race. The
rst prize was awarded to Miss Kem-
er, Of Paradise, Nevada.
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DEFYING THE LAW.
SECRETARY FAIRCHILD.
He Returns to Washington
Treasury Topics Discussed.

WASHINGTON, September 23.-Secre-
tary Fairchild returned to Washington
from Stockbridge last night. He will
remain in the city but day or two,
and will not during his stay assume
the formal duties of his office. When
seen by an Associated Press reporter
this afternoon the Secretary did not
appear to feel very anxious respecting
the financial situation. He said that
he found the business of the depart
ment in good shape. All that had
been done relative to bond purchases
met with his approval.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
Heavy Capital stock.

SAN Francisco, September 23.-The
Sulphur Bank Land and Mining Com
pany has Incorporated to operate in
this State, with $5,OOO,0OO capital in
$4,000 shares, and the following direc-
tors: Henry d. B. Bacon, d. o. Mills,
William Babcock, Rudolph Hockhof-
fer and Thomas Winteringham.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
THE HICDONALD DIVORCE.
Hearing of the Case Postponed
Until Next Week.

SAN Francisco, September 23.-
When the defendants motion for
alimony in the divorce case of r. II.
Mcdonald, Jr., the Vice-President OF
the Pacific Bank VS.. Clara Belle Nc
Donald, was called for hearing in
Judge Hunts court this morning, the
attorney for the defendant said that
the attorney for the plaintiff was una
BILE to be present and he would ask
that the matter 60 over until Friday
next. This order was made.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
ODD FELLOWS,
Next Years Session to be Held AT
Los Angeles.

DENVER, COL, September 23.-The
fifth days session of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge was called to order this
morning. Several communications re-
garding the place of holding the next
annual meeting were read and, after a
spirited contest, a resolution was
passed to hold the session at Los An
geles, Cal. The time of the afternoon
session was taken up in discussing the
reports of the various committees.
The session adjourned until nine to-
mr.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
STATE APPOINTMENTS.
Several Nominations Made asy
Governor Waterman.

SACRAMENTO, September 23.-The
Governor to-day appointed r. b.
Blowers, of Yolo county, member of
the State Board OF Horticulture vice
Henry Wilson, term expired and also
reappointed A. Block, of Santa Clara
and Edwin Kimball, Of Alameda, for
the State at large and w. +. William,
of Fresno county and Edward Cooper
of Santa Barbara county, members OF
the same board.
WE'LL AS FIRE COMMISSIONER.
Governor Waterman this evening
appointed John We'll Fire Commits
sioner, vice Conran, deceased.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
Yesterdays Bond Purchases.

WASHINGTON, September 23.-The
aggregate amount of bonds purchased
by the Treasury department to-day
under the terms of the circular of
yesterday was 1885 ,650, of which
81 .044 900 were 4-per-cent bonds and
SOL $50, 4R-per-cents. A total Of
1922, 200 was offered and purchased
after O'Clock.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
Prisoner O,Brien.

Cork, September 23.-Wm. O 'Brien
was taken from Cork Jail to Mitchels-
town for trial to-day, under heavy
armed escort. O'Brien was tremen-
dously cheered at Mitchelstown, but
there was no disorder.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
Centennial Celebrntors.

York, Pa, September 23.--Although
the day dawned with skies overcast
and with raw and chilly breezes, the
town was thronged with visitors to the
Centennial celebration, which has
been very successful. 1t will be con-
tinued tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
PROHIBITION.
A Meeting I'm StauntOn, Va.-The
Platform.

srAUNroN, Va, September 23.-The
State Prohibition Conference met
here to-day. The platform demands
prohibition OF the manufacture and
sale of alcoholic beverages by the
State and National laws, and that
such laws be uncompromisingly COM
mitted to party based on temperance
principles for their enforcement. 1t
declares in favor of disfranchising men
who buy or sell votes, and of restrict
ing immigration. 1t declares for ar
bitration, and the establishment of
State labor bureau; against further
granting public lands except to settlers !;
it favors free schools, the Clair bill
and like measures.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
THE ASSETS
RAILROAD RATES.
a Gut by the Santa Fe-The south
eru Pacific Will Meet 1t.

4 Gut by the santa Ee-The SOuth-
erm Pacific Will Meet 1t.
SAN Francisco, September 23.-
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe
has issued new passenger schedule
of the rates from California points to
all the large Eastern cities. The rates
are from 81 to $6 lower than those now
being charged over the Southern Pa
cific. General Passenger Agent Good
man, of the latter line, however, says
that on October 1st he will issue new
rates to meet those of the Santa Fe,
and make still lower rates by $1.50.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
PACIFIC COAST.
Curious Chinese CeremO
MES at San Francisco.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC'S REPORT.
The Santa Fe Company Cuts the
Existing Rates to the East
From 50 to Sc.

Associated Press Dispatches to the Herald.
SAN Francisco, September 23.-The
Chinese residents of the city had re-
markable street parade to-day in honor
of the great idol known as Tan Wong
recently brought from China. The
parade was one of oriental magnifi-
cence, but was confined to the streets
and alleys of Chinatown. The cos
tunes, banners and oriental weapons
incident to the parade were brought
from China especially for the occasion.
There were 1000 Cinnamon in line and
a number of
CHINESE WOMEN,
mounted on richly caparisoned horses,
the entire column presenting a blaze
of color. The women wore long silken
gowns, and at their sides walked at
tendants holding high over their
heads the banners of the God. The
men in the procession carried antique
war implements, long gilt maces and
elaborately carved swords or spears.
around whose points were coiled gilt
lizards, snakes and flaming dragons.
AN ARMED BATTALION
Marched attired in the brightest vel
low and carrying weapons no two of
which were alike. The feature that
afforded particular delight to this pe-
cu.iar spectacle was a tinsel pavilion
around the balconies of which ran in
one continuous stream, little figures
of men and horses chasing one an
other, naked men running about fight
ing with swords and little Gods twist
ing themselves about like snakes with
extraordinary energy. A band in
light pink preceededa a troopof cavalry.
In front of
THE MIGHTY JOSS
Tan Wong was band Of musicians
sounding huge gongs and kettle krums
while body of cannoneers followed,
keeping up a constant fusilada of fire
crackers. Twelve worshippers clad in
light yellow carried Tan Wong who
sat in huge chair and about him and
behind him trod
ATTENDANTS AND PRIESTS
In long black satin robes. They were
accompanied by incense-bearers whose
censers were hung from the end of
long red pales. Following Tan Wong
was dragon IT'S feet, and described
as the most gorgeous ever seen in
America. 1t was supported by go
worshippers. This monster opened
its mouth, worked its body, and by an
appliance, known only to the Chinese,
kept up general outward appearance
of being possessed of life and as
though desiring to devour the specta-
tors viewing its contortions. The idol
will be placed in the Joss House to-day
to be worshipped.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
BOATING FATALITY.
Two Boys Drowned in Wash.
ingtOn Territory.

PORTLAND, Ore, September 3D.
Two boys named West, aged respect
lively II and IA, were drowned yester-
day in the north fork of the Lewis
river, Washington Territory. They
were coming down stream in a skiff
when the boat ran afoul of the sunken
top of tree and capsized. The elder
West boy caught hold of his little
brother and attempted to reach the
bank of the river, but he failed, and
both perished. The bodies have been
recovered.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
Killed by n Train.

TEHAMA, September 23.-Last even
ing the north bound train ran over and
killed a man near the depot here.
The body was found lying on the
track horribly mangled and the head
crushed to a jelly. The Coroner's
iury rendered verdict of accidental
death. There is no clue to the iden-
tity of the body.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
"A llSAMS1EHt'S DEA l. Hs
He Falls From the Tongue of
the Wagon.

PORTLAND, Or, September 23.-R.
Floyd, while driving out of the city
last evening to a farm where he was
employed, stepped out on the tongue
of the wagon to adjust the harness.
His feet slipped, he fell to s g road
and was kicked in the head by the
horse, crushing his skull till the brains
oozed out. He was brought to the
hospital, where he died this morning
without having recovered conscious
npSS
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
a Ccmtemnrian,s Death,

OAKLAND, September 23.-Mrs. Su-
sanna Brown, colored, died in thin
city to-day, aged ITO years. She was
born at Washington, D. @.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
RAILROAD LAND SUIT.
Secretary MuldrOW Reverses the
Lower COURTS Decision.

secretary MulOrOW heVerses thc
Lower COURTS Decision.
WASHINGTON, September 23.-In the
case of Ralph l. Brown VS.. the Central
Pacific Railroad Company on an ap-
peal from tfe decision of the Com
missioner General of the Land Office
rejecting letters of claim to the west
half of northeast quarter and west half
of southeast quarter OF the same sec
toni in Sacramento, California, land
district, Acting Secretary Muldrow
to-day reversed the previous decision,
holding that the settlement on one
part OF the quarter section by quail
fed pre-emptor would not except
from the railroad grant any part Of
the quarter section not occupied by
said pre-emptor and claimed by him.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
Disastrous Forest Fires.

PETALUMA, September 23.-Forest
fires in Marin County continue to
burn. More than 1000 acres, much of
it fine grain land, have been burned
over, with several miles of fencing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION.
IL Will Probably be Held i'm San
Francisco.

SAN Francisco, September 23.-The
National Educational Convention will
be held in this city next July if satis-
factory railroad rates can be obtained.
Agent Goodman, of the Southern Pa
cific, has corresponded with thirteen
other passenger agents. Two OF the
thirteen have given an unfavorable re-
ply, they thinking the date too far in
advance to make rates.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
Festivities at Lyons.

LYONS, N. ", September 23.-The
mi-Centennial Fair celebration here
to-day is accounted the most marked
in the history of the place. The dis
tinguished visitors include U. ). Sena-
tor Sherman.
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THE RECENT RAIN.
Crops Damaged i'm the Arroyo
70 GrRnde Valley.

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, September 23.-
The late rains according to reliable
reports from the country worked much
damage in the bean crop in the Arroyo
Grande Valley. 1t may benefit stock
men in producing new growth of
feed. The rainfall is now one and
one-sixth inches, and the sky is cloudy
and indicates that more rain will fall.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
THE BLUE AND GREY.
The Assemblage AdjOurns-Mili'
tary Exercises.

taTy EXeICAScSs
EVANSVILLE, Ind, September 23.-
The closing day of the reunion of the
blue and grey passed off very pleas
antly. The forenoon was devoted to
infantry drill. The Louisville light
infantry took the first prize of $1,000 !;
company A, First regiment, Illinois
National Guard, second prize of $500 !;
Hermitage Guards, of Nashville third
prize of $500. The Emerald Cadest
of st. Louis took the first Zouave's
prize. The sham battle was a grand
success. Another reunion is to be
held next year on larger scale.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
ILLEGAL FISHING.
Five Chinamen Heavily Fined at
Redwood City.

Five Cm1m8men neaVAAy EAncu ~
Redwood City.
REDWOOD Cry, September 23.-
Deputy Sheriff Corlette, acting special
agent for the State Fish Commission
ers, arrested five Cinnamon for illegal
fishing at the mouth of Redwood City
Creek this morning. They plead
guilty before Justice of Peace Welch
this afternoon and were fined $50 each.
Two paid their fines and proceeded tu
San Francisco to raise funds for re-
leasing the other three.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
CONTRACT LABOR LAW.
Its Application as Regards Mexi.
ican WOFkmen.

fcan WOrkmen.
Ell PAso, Tex, September 23.-The
collector of customs received a letter
to-day from the Secretary of the
Treasury in regard to the contract
labor law passed by Congress in which
he decides that Mexicans cannot be
hired in Mexico to come into the Uni
ted States and labor, but if Mexicans
are temporarily residing in the
United States Territory and intend to
return to Mexico they are not amen
able to the penalty prescribed in the
the law passed in February, 1885.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
u.undntions I'm Egypt.

CAIRo, September 23.-It is re-
ported that beyond Wadyhalfa hun
dred lives have been lost in fioods
caused by the rising of the Nile.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
SMALLPOX at San Franc iscO.

SAN Francisco, September 23.-
Another case of smallpox was dis
covered to-day. and the victim was
sent to the hospital.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
BEET SUGAR.
An Inquiry into Its Manufacture
by Claus Spreckels.

by Claus Spreckels.
New YORK, September 23.-The
Tribune tomorrow will say: "Claus
Spreckels, the California sugar king,
arrived yesterday. Spreckels' trip to
Europe was to ascertain how beet
sugar is made in Germany. He in
tends to introduce the industry into
California and expects to make the
United States the greatest beet sugar
manufacturing country in the world.
In Germany he purchased thirty tons
of beet seed which will leave there in
December.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
PRE.EMPTED LAND.
Two Los Angeles Gases Decided
by Secretary MuldrOW.


SAN Francisco, September 23.-A
Washington special to the Examiner
says: Acting Secretary Muldrow rem
dered an opinion to-day in two Cali
fornia contested land cases, viz: The
appeal OF James Kelly from the Land
Commissioners decision rejecting his
final pre-emption proof in support of
his claim to part of section 38, 7. 13 s.,
r. 3 E., and part of section 2, T. IA S.,
R.3E., at S. B. M. in Los Angeles
district, for the reason that the amount
rendered in payment, $1.25 per acre,
was insufficient. The Land Commits
sioner held that Kelly ought to pay
80 per acre. Mr.. Meldrow affirms
this opinion and rejects Kelly's
appeal.
CLARK's PETITION.
The other in point is a similar ap-
peal on the part of Geo. T. Clark for a
portion of section 3, T IA S, r w,
S. B. NJ, Los Angeles district, for
which Clark had rendered $1.25 in
payments, the land office holding that
$3.50 per acre ought to be paid. In
this case also the Commissioners de-
cision is sustained.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
Annual lsepOrt-Its Capita stock
Assets and Liabilities.

SAN Francisco, September %
The annual report of the Southern Pa
cifc Railroad Company of California
for 1886 has been issued in pamphlet
form. 1t opens with a condensed
statement by President Charles Crock
er of the capital stock, liabilities, as
sets and earnings Of the road.
THE CAPITAL STOCK
Authorized consists OF $4,000, 900, of
which$47 1852 800 has been subscribed
and $45, 1894, 800 paid in. The total in
debtedness to December 81, 1886, was
$33, ,749,027.
THE ASSETS
Were as follows: 1922 miles of rail-
road and telegraph line with real es-
tate ,gdepot and depot grounds, $S7,-
O91 zoos. AS; equipment for same, $3,-
400, 5Sl. IL amount in hands of trus-
tees Of mortgage to be used in redemp-
tion of bonds; $40 900 land contracts,
deferred payments Of time rates,
~, ,253, ,S21.75; which with cash on
hand Of $72, 2,277.47 and various other
items, makes total of $93, ,537 $3.50
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
IRISH NATIONALISTS.
They Are About to Appeal for
American Aid.

LINCOLN, Neb., September 23.-Sec-
retary Sutton, of the Irish National
League, has received advices that Sir
Thomas Grafton, M. p, and Arthur
O'Connor, M. P, are coming as q
delegation from the National League
of Ireland to obtain assistance. They
will lecture in the leading cities.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
THE ANARCHISTS.
General Pryor Assumes SpOnss
shin of the CaSe.

General Pryor Assumes Sponsor
ship of the Case.
New YORK, September 23.-Captain
Black had long consultation with
General Pryor to-day and the latter
took charge of the Anarchists appeal.
He has not seen the records, but says,
from Captain Blacks notes that he
has no doubt they will show 80 many
errors that the Supreme Court will
surely grant writ.
DEFYING THE LAW.
CHICAGO, September 23.-Lucy Par
sons, wife of the condemned Anar-
chist, was arrested this afternoon, for
violating the city ordinance prohibit
ing the distribution Of hand-bills en-
the streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-24
OvERTAKEN BY JUSTICE.
An Australian FOrger to Answer
for His Crime.

SAN Francisco, September 23.-
John Henry Staurenghi, an Austral-
ian, who arrived in this city several
weeks ago with about $75, 900 belong
ing to the Union Bank of Melbourne,
which he obtained by forgeries, left
by steamer for Australia this after
noon in the custody of an officer.
, 1887-09-28
The Property

No. Is, Kings Street in Frederiksted
belonging to HELEN HEWSON,
widow, will be offered for sale at 3
public Auctions in conformity with
Placard 22nd April 1917.
The auctions to be held at the
undersigned auction Office as fol-
lows:
1st Auction on SATURDAY the 22nd
October q. C.
End Auction on SATURDAY the 9Th
November a. C.
Bird Auction on SATURDAY the 10Th
November a. c.
each time at 2 o'clock p. m.
The Conditions and other docu-
ments relating to the sale car be
seen at the Office ofLawyer STAKE
MANN in Christiansted and at the
auctions.
This advertisement also serves as
notice to mortgageholders according
to Placard 22nd April 1917.
Frederiksted's Auction Office, St. Croix,
September Oath 1887.
r. PETERSEN.
, 1887-09-28
Publication.

4pT is hereby made known that
- the Government has transmit
ted to the undersigned Sheriff the
list of arrears of taxes to the Colo
NAL Treasury for the year 1886
with order to levy for said taxes If
receipts be not produced before the
goth of October next.
C~hristiansted's Sherifrs Office, st. Crolx'
27th September 1887.
est.
, 1887-09-28
PrOklalna.

a LIE og Enhver, der MATTE
&sA have Neget at fordre paa at
gangne UnderfOrvalter, Lieutenant
OAI HANSEN'S Bo indkaldes her.
we'd med 8 Maaneders Varsel til at
anmelde og bevisliggiore deres Krav
for undertegnede Skifteret-
Christiansteds skifteret, St. Croix, den aide
September 1887.
MAXEN,
est.